A Book of Americans

by Stephen Vincent Benét and Rosemary Benét

Book Overview

"Considered a staple in poetry collections ... this spirited collection portrays 56 famous figures from Columbus to Woodrow Wilson." - Booklist

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805002979
• ISBN13: 9780805002973
• Release Date: March 1987
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.8" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 4 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 5

Customer Reviews

Classic.

Although this older book's black and white drawings may not be the most attractive students encounter, the use of poems to describe people and events is an interesting and unique way to teach US history. English language learners may particularly enjoy the way a poem plays with the sound, rhythm, and images of language. The book spans a wide range of time and people. In just a minute or two, a poem may be able to engage students through the rhyme, rhythm, and images.

This is the best history book ever when it comes to poetry

From the author of John Brown's Body, Stephen Vincent Bene't, with the help of Rosemary Bene't have compiled a beautiful book of poetry. All of the poems are about Famous americans. Before each poem in the book is the year the American was born and the year the american died. Truly great poems about Americans like Christopher Columbus, Nancy Hanks, and poor James Buchanan. He didn't know what to do! I understan that this book is no longer made in hardcover, just papercover, I hope the publisher will always have it available, as I would like to purchase a copy for my librarian.